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What is on top of the Acropolis?

The statue of Athena Promachos It is possible that the statue was the inspiration and model for the golden statue of Athena hosted inside the Parthenon. The 9-meter-high statue was a symbol of the victory of the Athenians against the Persians.



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Slow and steady, we made our way up the winding path to the marble steps near the top. It was not easy, but it was not overly difficult. The angles were somewhat steep and it was a near consistent climb, but something almost anyone could do.

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The Parthenon is a resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C. during the height of the ancient Greek Empire. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens.

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The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing in our times. It is situated on a hill of average height (156m) that rises in the basin of Athens. Its overall dimensions are approximately 170 by 350m.

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Acropolis is the area the Parthenon sits on. The Acropolis is the high hill in Athens that the Parthenon, an old temple, sits on. I originally thought they were different ancient structures, but I was incorrect. Acropolis is the hill and the Parthenon is the ancient structure.

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The Acropolis is closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, and 25 and 26 December. How long does a visit to the Athens Acropolis take? On average, you can spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at the Acropolis.

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